Ingredients
1 tablespoon Land O’ Lakes butter
1 small onion , diced
1 cup diced carrots
3 cups fresh broccoli
2 cups Swanson chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon each thyme and garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups light cream
1 cup sharp Kraft cheddar cheese
1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large saucepan, cook butter, onion and carrots over medium heat until onion softens (about 3 minutes). Add chicken broth, broccoli and seasonings. Simmer until broccoli is softened, about 8 minutes.
Remove 1 cup of vegetables, coarsely chop and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend remaining vegetables and broth.
Place flour in a small bowl. Add in cream a little at a time stirring until smooth. Bring blended vegetable mixture to a boil and whisk in cream mixture. Continue whisking until thick and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in cheeses & reserved chopped vegetables and serve immediately.
From: http://tasteerecipe.com/2017/05/16/fastest-way-make-cheddar-broccoli-soup
